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Human Resources Management and Services at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, HI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,615/yr (-14% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (253,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.4x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #52 of 169 Human Resources Management and Services programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Human Resources Management and Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$618K	$606K	$546K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.7x	12.4x	11.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.4x	4.0x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	63	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$48,744

Out-of-state: $136,872 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,724

-8% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,000

4.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$68,518

54% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $44,615/yr, Human Resources Management and Services graduates from University of Hawaii at Manoa land near the $51,599 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 12.4x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 12% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Human Resources Management and Services career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $15,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #52 ranking among 169 Human Resources Management and Services programs places University of Hawaii at Manoa in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $44,615-to-$68,518 earnings arc over five years reflects a 54% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Hawaii at Manoa accepts 70% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, enrolling 14,306 students in Honolulu, HI.

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Top Career Paths

Compensation and benefits managers $140,360/yr

Human resources managers $140,030/yr

Training and development managers $127,090/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 63/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Human Resources Management and Services at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

At 63/100, University of Hawaii at Manoa's Human Resources Management and Services program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Human Resources Management and Services at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

The 48% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →